Biography for
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Date of Birth

22 May 1972, New York, USA

Birth Name

Maximilian Michael Brooks

Spouse

Michelle Kholos Brooks

(2003 - present) 1 child

Trivia

Son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft.

Attended film school at American University.

Became engaged to Michelle Kholos Brooks (September 2002).

Graduated from American University in 1994.

Was named after his paternal grandfather, Maximillian Kaminsky.

His middle name, Michael, is from his maternal grandfather, Michael Italiano.

Worked as a production assistant on Michael Palin's African rail pilgrimage at the BBC.

His wife, Michelle Kholos Brooks, is a playwright.

Son, Henry Michael Brooks, was born in April 2005, to him and his wife Michelle Kholos Brooks.

Younger half-brother of Stephanie Brooks, Nicky Brooks and Eddie Brooks.

He and his parents Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft all have won Emmys.

Attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica, CA.

Personal Quotes

"I've no desire to become the next king of Jewish immigrant comics, but I am so proud of my old man" - About his father, Mel Brooks.

Where Are They Now

(2003) Release of his book, "The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead".

(2006) Release of his book, "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War".